Court win for parents' bill of rights initiative muted by bill to reverse protections
Supporters of a citizen initiative approved by Washington state lawmakers last year to provide a parents’ bill of rights ...
Washington legislature considers new restrictions as gun shop owner worries about potential impact
OLYMPIA – Advocates for gun regulations pushed for a series of reforms this week, as lawmakers again consider stricter laws ...
Bars, nightclubs would need drug testing strips under bill proposed by Kirkland teens
The law would require businesses to have "Don't get roofied" signage in addition to offering the testing kits.
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Some Washington lawmakers push for campus abortion access during bill’s first hearing
Washington Democratic lawmakers are proposing taxpayer-funded colleges and universities provide abortion access.
Bill to rename Dulles Airport in Northern Virginia after President Trump introduced in U.S. House
Rep. Addison McDowell, a North Carolina Republican introduced, H.R. 691 on Thursday. The bill, "to designate Washington ...
Washington state lawmakers may ease penalty for using kids to commit gang-related crimes
The bill would remove sentencing enhancements for 'involving a minor in a criminal street gang-related felony.' ...
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Washington lawmakers look at making packaging producers pay for recycling
Washington’s recycling system may soon get a makeover. A proposal to require companies to reduce unnecessary packaging and ...
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Washington lawmakers look for ways to build more housing in rural areas
Building more housing in rural parts of Washington is again top of mind for some state lawmakers. Bills to allow backyard ...
Closed-door UW, WSU presidential searches prompt transparency bill
A new bill would require public disclosure of the finalists vying to lead public colleges and universities in Washington, as ...